French word

expert

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛkspɛʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounexpert

Example

J'ai besoin d'un expert.

I need an expert.

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More examples

Nous avons fait appel à un expert.

We called in an expert.

Core concept

A person others consult when a field requires trained judgment.

Common phrases

  • un expert

    an expert

  • un expert en informatique

    an IT expert

  • faire appel à un expert

    call in an expert

Similar words

spécialiste: A person devoted to the in-depth study and practice of a particular field.
professionnel: A person who earns a living by working in a particular field.

Definition in French

Personne qui possède des connaissances approfondies ou une grande compétence dans un domaine particulier.

Word origin

French expert comes from Latin expertus, the past participle of experiri, 'to try or experience', through medieval Latin and Old French.

Usage tips

  • The noun is un expert for a man and une experte for a woman, with the feminine form adding pronounced final t.

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